Bill H.125
187th (2011 - 2012)

An Act to reduce underage drinking

Bill Title: An Act to reduce underage drinking

By Mr. Stanley of Waltham, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 125) of Thomas M. Stanley and others for legislation to require warning labels on single and multi-pack containers of beer and single and multi-pack containers of wine. Consumer Protection and Professional Licensure.

Chapter 138 of the General Laws is hereby amended by inserting after section 34 the following section:-

Section 34A ¾

A licensee licensed under this chapter except Section 29 shall be required to place a warning label on single and multi-pack containers of beer and single and multi-pack containers of wine to include the following:

WARNING: A person who provides alcoholic beverages to a person under 21 years of age, if convicted under section 34 could be in imprisoned for up to 1 year and fined up to $2,000 or both such imprisonment and fine.

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